DRAM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

Categories: Apothecaries' unit, Apothecaries' weight

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams

Categories: Avoirdupois unit

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the basic unit of money in Armenia

Categories: Armenian monetary unit

Synonyms

Drachm, Drachma, Dram

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dram" comes from Ancient Greek δραχμή. It started in Middle Persian 𐭦𐭥𐭦𐭭. Then it appeared in Armenian դրամ. Later, people used it in Ancient Greek δραχμή. After that, it was Latin drachma. Over time, it became Late Latin dragma. Finally, it reached Old French dragme. It started in Middle English dragme.

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🎵 Words that Rhyme with Dram